Anybody Have Some Carrots?

Day 27

.8 of a pound until I reach my month one goal! Woo hoo!

Great first day of the new semester. I met half my students today, my B Day students. Tomorrow is A Day. Kind of a drag go over a syllabus again--6 more times total. But it's all good. I've got amazing plans for these students, and cannot wait to dispense with procedural stuff and get down to some acting!

My eating was off today, and that's a bummer. I took a bite out of my deli sliced, Boar's Head roast beef, only to spit it out. It expired on January 15. Sad me. Ohhhhhhh, I forgot, I went to the pantry this morning to get my complex carb, only to find I had none that were cooked. Whole wheat pasta and quinoa greeted me, when all I wanted was the whole wheat bread. So at lunch, I had no complex carbs because the school had none, not even a Sun Chip, which I'm not sure even counts. So, I munched on carrots for snack, got some hummus from the healthy line and ate it with carrots for lunch. Stopped by the store and got some jerky on the way home. I was starving! I did make some yummy chicken for supper, but I was so hungry that I ate two helpings.  And I ate more carrots. I like carrots.  

I didn't plan well this week, and that's what I get. I'll do better. But tomorrow is the last day of my third Ignite cycle. On Friday I will have been doing this a month. I cannot wait for the results!

Tonight's Post: Random Babblings of a Madwoman!

Day 20

Down another .5!

Ok, this time during my off days, I went off, let me tell you! Now I feel dirty, like those who walk the "walk of shame." Not that I would know what that is like. (And I will let you decide if I'm joking!) back to my off days--I lost a half a pound yesterday, but after tonight's "pig-fest" with my godson. I say that not beating myself up because I conciously made the decision, knowing that the results will probably not be favorable. I just wanted to splurge, and want to see the results, so if I'm tempted during an Ignite cycle, I will have something to refer back to talk. In my head this made sense earlier. (I guess I should let you know that I was out of Paxil last night, so there were probably other things I said and did today that made sense, but won't tomorrow. Note to self, don't run out of Paxil.)

All kidding about Paxil aside, I can say that after eating so clean and healthy for over two weeks, I did feel a little off today after eating some refined carbs yesterday. I felt a bit sluggish. And I CRAVED my shakes! I'm ready to get back on the Ignite cycle. I know it is important to take a day or two off between cycles, but those shakes are so damn good! And the chocolate "fro yo" I had tonight was not as nearly as yummy as the shakes with cocoa and crushed ice. 

So tomorrow it's back to Day 1 of my Ignite cycles. A LEAN shake for each meal, and two protein snacks, and I'm looking forward to it. I went shopping at Earthfare the other day--I wish I had a Whole Foods or something closer, but Earthfare on Mondays will do. Anyway, it was fun to shop there for healthy things. I bought several soy products (including two types of edamame), so it's obvious that I will be exploring soy in the upcoming days. 

I'm also excited because my mom and two of my sisters will be on day 4 tomorrow. It is fun to be on this journey together. Kind of like a "girls club" kind of thing. I am happy to report that all three of them have lost at least three pounds in their first three days. You go, guys! I'm so proud! They're also using the Xyngular products and my mom is in love! They aren't quite as public as I am, but I'll update you periodically, until they tell me to quit.

Thanks for reading and supporting me on this journey. I'm having a blast--even if I haven't set any goals yet. . . . 

Kicking Off Ignite Cycle 2

Day 12

Well, I'm back for round 2, cycle 2 of Ignite. Was it hard? Naaahhhhh... .I actually looked forward to it. Over the weekend, I lost almost 2 pounds, bringing my total to 13.5 in 12 days. Bring on the new week!

Because of my size, I've always not planned what I would eat. Somewhere in the deep crags of my psyche I rationalized, "People expect a fat person to think about food all the time." So I didn't plan meals, pack lunches, etc. to fight that stereotype that I only perceived people having.

Well, ladies and gentlemen, I've been doing nothing but thinking of food. And I don't feel bad about it. I had fun today cooking chicken for my protein snacks this week. I've got a head of cauliflower in the fridge, and I'm trying to decide whether to make some garlic mashed cauliflower for dinner, or use it to make a pizza crust--or if I have enough for both. It's fun. Yay!

I've been so excited to use the Xyngular products that I have taken the time to set goals. My Xyngular back office on my site, gives me resources to set short and long-term goals, so my goal (a-ha) is to work on them and go for broke by blogging them Tuesday night. That way my thousands...uh, hundreds...uh, tens of readers can cheer me on and kick my butt when needed!

If you want to learn more about this Xyngular stuff that I am ecstatic about, check out my website. (Do you know how long I've wanted to say that? My website! I feel like a grown up.) Debb's Xyngular Site

It's 10:30 on a Sunday night, and I am not dreading going to work tomorrow. TGIFX--Thank goodness I found Xyng! My life has changed!

I Learned My Lessons

Day 9

Well folks, the results are in. After 8 days on the Xyngular Ignite program, I have lost 11.7 pounds and 9 inches. I've never experienced results like this before. It's hard for me to tell much of a difference when I look in the mirror, so I'm relying on the scale and tape measure right now. On Sunday when I start my next Ignite cycle, I'm also going to add in monitoring body fat percentage and actual body fat pounds. I think it will be interesting to see how that changes, as well. I'm hoping I'll learn even more about nutrition and my body as I chart the continuing changes.

When I started out today, I was a bit disappointed. The inches weren't what I had hoped. Until......I remembered that the first time I measured I was not wearing my...uh....foundational garment that adds more boost and padding than I realized. When I measured again without it, I was 3 1/2 inches smaller. So I chuckle and praise Cacique for making a great garment. Lesson 1: Always measure in the same clothes, or lack of clothes, as much as possible.

Today was the first of two days that are "Off" days, meaning I don't have to follow the eating plan. However, when I woke up I really did want my LEAN shake. I could've had cereal, an egg, a breakfast biscuit, whatever. I wanted my shake. And at lunch I really wanted my salmon, brown rice, and green beans. One of my colleagues teased me and said that I should be eating a burger and fries, not that healthy food that I eat on the complex carb days. Same thing at supper (dinner, depending on what part of our country you are from). When I began the Ignite plan, I promised myself that if I made it through the first cycle without a major bump or without straying, I'd allow myself to get a Pizza Hut Personal Pan Pizza--super supreme. (I had one a couple weeks before beginning the plan and developed an affinity for it.) Supper time came, and I didn't want it. I told myself I could have it, but then answered to myself that I really didn't want it. I ended up eating about half of a taco salad, but couldn't finish it. I've been satisfied, and not wanting all of what I used to eat. Color me surprised. Lesson 2: Xyngular is not only changing the way I eat, but also changing the way I think and feel about food.

It's been an exciting few days, and this blog is really helping me process a lot of what I am experiencing. (Not to mention it is helping ensure that I write for at least 15 minutes a day.) Thank you to those that are following my journey, sticking with me, and allowing me to entertain and--dare I say--maybe even inspire you a bit.

Day Two and Day Three--A Little Late

 Carbs, oh how they call to me! And my eagle eye can find them even in the dark. Day Two really made me see what an emotional eater I am. The Xyngular Lean shakes really satisfy my sweet tooth. However, I got a bit emotional, was not hungry, but some uncontrollable urge turned me into a rabid beast. I'll say it again, I wasn't hungry! 

I stayed true to the course, even when my family was eating leftovers from Christmas Dinner--turkey, mashed taters and gravy, baked mac and cheese, pineapple apple casserole, chocolate chip cookies. I will admit that I did succumb and had a teaspoon of the mac and the casserole, then immediately texted my friend because I felt I had derailed myself. (Really, a teaspoon. Full disclosure, here!) 

Fast forward to midnight, a surprise visit from my sister and brother-in-law from Kentucky, and a table filled with goodies. I was good, and it wasn't that hard. Typically I would've mindlessly eaten although I wasn't hungry. I took the opportunity to get in an extra 12 oz. of water. (And I did ask my mom to cover up one of the snacks that was calling to me, which she did. Thanks mom!)

Day Two was a bit harder than day One, but I in no way felt deprived. And when I weighed the morning of Day Three, I had lost another pound!

On to Day Three--

My first eating day, only 1 shake (breakfast). I felt like I did nothing but eat all day. Today I really felt, or paid attention to, the effects of Xyng. This is the first time since my surgery that I have felt like I had enough energy to get through the day. As I write this, I realize I have not written my story yet. Topic for tomorrow's post? Maybe....

My mom surprised me by going to the store and buying me Egg Beaters and a couple of other things that she knew I could eat today--100% wheat pasta! (Have I told you how much I love pasta?) She's been so supportive, and plans to order her Ignite kit in the next couple of days.

It's been a crazy busy day that has already turned into Day Four. Tomorrow: my story and maybe even THE CHEAT SAGA!!!!!